Northridge Preparatory School is an independent college preparatory school for young men located in Niles, Illinois.
Every boy has a great mission in life. And it is the purpose of education to help him discover and fulfill that mission.
Since 1976, Northridge has been partnering with parents in educating the whole person: intellectual, moral, spiritual, and physical. At Northridge, boys become noble young men.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,625
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus AB
ChemistryComparative Government & Politics
English Literature & CompositionEuropean History
MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics
PhysicsSpanish
United States Government & PoliticsUnited States History
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Middle School - khaki pants, dress shirt, and Northridge tie. High School - Dress pants and shirt and tie. Jackets worn October through March.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,625
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $12,625 - $18,695
% on Financial Aid
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
College Acceptance Rate
98%
Admissions Director
Joe Egan
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Automotive ClubBiomedical Science
ChessEntomological & Phytological
Hall LeadershipInvestment Club
Lego ClubMath Team
Media ClubModel UN/Debate
NewspaperPhilosophy Club
PoetryPolish Club
RoboticsRocketry
Scholastic BowlSea Scouts
Service ClubYearbook
Zoology
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
DramaMen's Chorus
Strings Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BoxingSki Club
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Building Men of Intellect and Character Who Love God'
- School Mascot: Knights
- Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois. The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
- Northridge Prep was established in 1976 by a group of parents who envisioned a college preparatory school that would challenge their sons academically, socially and spiritually. Realizing the importance of the middle school years, they sought to include grades 6 through 12 in the Northridge curriculum. The founding parents entrusted the spiritual dimension of Northridge Prep to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church that was founded in 1928.
- The School is a member of Chicagoland Christian Conference and Illinois High School Association.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northridge Preparatory School cost?
Northridge Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $12,625 for private students.
What schools are Northridge Preparatory School often compared to?
Northridge Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame College Prep by visitors of our site.
What sports does Northridge Preparatory School offer?
Northridge Preparatory School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. Northridge Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Northridge Preparatory School's ranking?
Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Northridge Preparatory School is Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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